Monroe | Diagnosing Leaking Shocks and Struts

Leaking fluid doesn’t necessarily mean shock or strut failure. Follow along as Alyssa and James from Monroe outline the proper inspection procedure to determine if the shock or strut is suffering from leakage or weepage. Leakage is apparent when most of the shock or strut appears wet or oily or where fluid is dripping off the unit. When leakage is the diagnosis, shock/strut replacement is required. Weepage occurs when a small amount of oil seeps out of the shock or strut during the course of normal operation. This small amount of oil is acceptable and doesn’t require replacement. Count on Monroe to help you get your shock repair done right.
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[@barbaralavoie2642]

I'm weeping because my struts are leaking!

[@3nenra]

Thank you! I was worried I was going to have to replace the part, from the diagram it looks like weepage, I'll check it again later!

[@RSK_209]

2016 Freightliner Cascadia, installed 4 rear MONROE shocks, 2 of them started leaking within 2 weeks and under 2000 miles driven, Freightliner did say there is 1 year warranty on parts,

[@GMC-Junkie]

My brand new air struts by monroe are leaking from the bottom seals after the first use & the bed didn't even have the 6 x 80lbs bags of stucco in the truck bed yet. I literally filled both sides to 80PSI & heard hissing, yet for the last 3 days I was pressure testing at home in the driveway up to about 80-90PSI with no problems, & as I go to check for air leaks at the lines I see a puddle of all the hydraulic fluid that was in the strut piston sitting right below on the pavement & now it doesn't hold any air.... How does a brand new part fail like that? Or is that just Monroe's standard for quality now a days?

[@cruise505]

With a flashlight, I can't see the struts on our 2013 Chevy Captiva compact sport utility vehicle (SUV). I don't see dripping on the black pavement parking pad.

[@Dnasty1]

If my shock is leaking a lot of fluid can I replace only the shock cartridge?

[@KoalaBear7]

You're better off replacing the whole shock

[@lilinguhongo2621]

Are there any comparison / replacement lists for shocks branded "SW Mark II by Monroe" and are there any spare parts available?

[@GweGwe-lu9ob]

Can it leak on other parts? Because idk if I have a oil leak or a shock leak and my oil level is fine help please

[@watkinsjames82]

Same. Out of nowhere I've got a this black grease on the inside of my rim

[@cri8tor]

Ordered 3 Monroe RoadMatic struts for my SUV. Two of them had springs that were not properly seated in the spring seats and the third one was leaking in the box when I opened it. Returned the first two that weren't seated properly, but not sure if I should send back the one with weepage as well. Any advice? Cheers

[@MonroeSuspension]

Hi, thank you for reaching out! Our tech team would be happy to help you with this. You can reach out to them at 1-800-325-8886. They are available Monday - Thursday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (CST), Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (CST). Please feel free to reach out at any point, with any additional questions. Thank you!

[@cri8tor]

I'll call the tech team before I return the 3rd strut. Thank you

[@digitalbreakthroughs]

Can someone explain why shocks and struts are discussed as one thing. I thought they were two entirely separate things. Thanks.

[@KoalaBear7]

As far as I understand, struts are shocks that include the spring coil component. Shocks do not have springs. Hope that helps

[@djdjsjdhbd8092]

shock + spring coil = strut

[@jjohnston6645]

Monroe Reflex lasted 3 months on my truck. Wow

[@GMC-Junkie]

My brand new air struts didn't even last the first use. Monroe is a joke when it comes to quality.

[@wmwase]

But would the oil leak cause a noise when driving at high speed? Anybody knows?

[@georgetait8811]

Bought shocks for my Chrysler at $450 for the pair Leaked at 3,000 miles and 5months No warranty Complete crap Monroe said there is no warranty

[@deepakdeindi4086]

Mine are terrible too

[@ark2380]

Same. Better to stick with OEM.

[@ThisSteven]

same never buy shitty monroe and the mechanic told me they were the best

[@Deaftractor]

Lot people are complain on air shock leaking. They using heavy tow trailer while leaking air escape while driving not expect air leaking. Please fix it. !!!!

[@Shan-z1l]

First please spell leakage properly